Macca’s prank 'shows our good humour'
Pranksters with an arch sense of humour provided some chuckles in Roxburgh this April Fool’s Day.
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Top executive who paid underage girl for sex named
Name suppression lapses for top executive who paid underage girl for sex
A former executive who was convicted of receiving "commercial sexual services" from a person aged under 18 can now be named.
Ex-cop's life spiralled into violence
Ex-cop's life spiralled into violence
The court was told how the former NZ police constable confronted an ex-colleague, and asked him "what the f*** are you smiling at?" before punching him multiple times in the face.
Life sentence for brutal killer
Life sentence for brutal killer
A man who viciously stabbed his ex-employee to death - attempting to decapitate the victim on his own front lawn - will be locked up for at least 17 and a-half years.
Worried family calls for help to find missing 21-year-old
Worried family calls for help to find missing 21-year-old
The family of French national, Antoine Richard, is appealing for more help as the search for the missing 21-year-old winery worker continues.
Ex-cop's life spiralled into crime
How an ex-cop's life spiralled into crime after mental health breakdown
The court was told how the former NZ police constable confronted an ex-colleague, and asked him "what the f*** are you smiling at?" before punching him multiple times in the face.
‘Most loyal dog ever’
‘Most loyal dog ever’ reunited with owner after fall
Jess Johnston and Molly the border collie have been reunited after two dramatic rescues and a flight to hospital in Christchurch.
Molly the border collie found alive and well
'I had tears in my eyes': Molly the border collie found alive and well after big rescue effort
A mammoth helicopter rescue operation to find a beloved border collie in remote back country near Hokitika had a heart-warming ending.
Influencer who claimed midwife killed babies escapes TikTok ban
Influencer who claimed midwife killed babies escapes TikTok ban
A South Island social media "influencer” who livestreamed accusations that her midwife was killing babies has been sentenced.
Cook Strait ferry detained after inspection
Cook Strait ferry detained after inspection
Maritime NZ has detained Bluebridge's Connemara ferry at its berth after more than a week of cancelled crossings due to a technical fault.
Fuel industry concerned about price spikes
Fuel industry concerned about price spikes
Fuel industry leaders are welcoming the govt's moves to increase fuel capacity - but say while it will help with long-term concerns, price spikes are a bigger worry.
Flights to Christchurch 'supported'
Flights to Christchurch 'supported'
Queenstown councillors unanimously voted to retain Wānaka Airport’s focus on general aviation while enabling limited scheduled flights to Christchurch, ruling out the much-feared big-jet-capable future.
Govt changes may affect your bank balance
How the Govt changes may affect your bank balance, pay, retirement savings
A host of rule changes from April 1 could make a big difference to your bank balance, pay and retirement savings. Here is what you need to know.
Search for person who fell from Cook Strait ferry
Search for person who fell from Cook Strait ferry
A search is under way for a person who fell overboard from an Interislander ferry on the Cook Strait overnight.
Speedway ‘legend’ remembered
Speedway ‘legend’ remembered
A ‘‘helluva’’ nice guy and a ‘‘true legend’’ of speedway racing is being remembered with love after a horror smash on Saturday night.
Feedback sought on fuel barriers
Feedback sought on fuel barriers
The Ministry for Regulation is urging businesses, fuel users, freight operators and the wider public to report issues.
Planned alcohol reforms concern communities
Planned alcohol reforms concern communities
Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau about the governments proposed alcohol reforms, with warnings they could increase harm in vulnerable communities.
Ex-cop still hasn't paid back hotel stays
Disgraced former cop still hasn't paid back taxpayer-funded hotel stays
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has not replied to a request to pay back his taxpayer-funded stays at hotels with a woman he was having an affair with.
Young mum facing cancer treatment delays
Young mum facing life-threatening cancer treatment delays
A young mum facing life-threatening delays for cancer treatment may be forced to raise more than $1 million for a stem cell transplant overseas.
NZ's fuel-rationing plan announced
NZ's fuel-rationing plan announced
The government has fleshed out its National Fuel Plan, outlining rationing measures that would be taken if supplies start running dry.